Toms River, NJ — A Mexican national is being held without bail in the Ocean County Jail after being charged with making a death threat, weapons offenses, and assault-related charges, according to county inmate records.
Giovani Santos-Ortiz, 39, was booked into the Ocean County Jail on May 30, 2026, and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
Jail records show Santos-Ortiz faces multiple criminal charges, including allegations that he threatened to kill another person.
Charged With Threat to Kill and Weapons Offenses
According to inmate records, Santos-Ortiz has been charged with:
- Threat to Kill (2C:12-3B)
- Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (2C:39-4D)
- Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (2C:39-5D)
- Simple Assault (2C:12-1A(3))
The threat-to-kill charge and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose are listed as third-degree offenses under New Jersey law.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the incident that led to the charges or identified any alleged victims.
Held on No-Bail Warrant
Court records indicate Santos-Ortiz is being held on a no-bail warrant under case number W20260004581514.
No projected release date has been listed in the jail system.
The inmate database identifies Santos-Ortiz as a citizen of Mexico who was born in Mexico.
Key Points
• Mexican national booked into Ocean County Jail on May 30.
• Charged with threatening to kill someone, weapons offenses, and simple assault.
• Being held without bail pending court proceedings.
Few Details Released So Far
As of Sunday, law enforcement agencies had not released a probable cause affidavit or public statement outlining the circumstances behind the arrest.
The charges remain allegations, and Santos-Ortiz is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Additional information is expected to become available as the case moves through the Ocean County court system.